“There’s no way I can work, on my wages, and pay the childminder for the holidays,” says mother-of-one Emma. “I’ve been very lucky because my sister has my daughter for me.” For Emma, being…
Read moreA higher proportion of primary school pupils in England have reached the expected standards in national curriculum tests, often known as Sats, in maths and English. In reading, 75% reached the expected standard, compared…
Read more“This is my 10th school, I’ve lived in 12 different houses,” a girl, 14, says. She is one of 40 eight- to 15-year-olds to have shared their experiences of growing up in military families…
Read moreHistorian Mary Beard moves seamlessly from tackling aggressive dimwits on Twitter to talking about the politics of ancient Rome. It’s the kind of abrupt gear change we now expect from public intellectuals. And Professor…
Read moreIn years with hotter weather pupils are likely to perform less well in exams, says a major study from researchers at Harvard and other US universities. There is a “significant” link between higher temperatures…
Read more